CP42 and CP44
Choose the correct commercial catering gas certificate for a fixed kitchen or mobile catering unit. Compare CP42 and CP44 scope, pricing and booking routes.
CP42
CP44
Certificate comparison
The distinction is based primarily on whether the catering installation is fixed or mobile. Contact GetGasCert before booking when the setup is temporary, semi-permanent or unusual.
| Comparison | CP42 | CP44 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation type | Fixed commercial premises | Mobile catering unit |
| Typical fuel | Natural gas or LPG | Usually LPG |
| Typical businesses | Restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels | Food trucks, vans and trailers |
| Published price | £299 | £249 |
| Published duration | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Primary route | Commercial kitchen certification | Mobile catering certification |
Inspection scope
The engineer records the installation inspected, relevant appliances, safety checks, defects and recommendations within the booked service scope.
The certificate or gas safety record does not guarantee that every future fault has been prevented, and it does not replace routine servicing and maintenance.
Service boundaries
Inspection prices do not automatically include appliance servicing, replacement parts, repairs, installation work, ventilation alteration, interlock repair or reinspection.
Additional work must be agreed separately unless the selected service expressly states that it is included.
Connected commercial gas services
Support for cylinders, regulators, hoses, pipework, isolation and LPG catering appliance safety.
View LPG servicesFunction testing for fan proving, gas solenoid valves, emergency stops and interlock control systems.
View interlock testingInspection of visible canopy, ductwork, fan operation, make-up air and airflow-related concerns.
View ventilation inspectionBroader commercial catering gas support for fixed kitchens, mobile catering and related safety systems.
View catering servicesDetailed certificate guide
Read the full comparison covering fixed premises, mobile units, temporary kitchens and unusual catering installations.
Certificate FAQs
CP42 is generally used for fixed commercial catering premises. CP44 is used for mobile catering units such as trailers, vans and food trucks. The correct inspection depends on the installation and how the business operates.
The engineer issues a commercial gas safety record or certificate appropriate to the inspection completed. The record documents the installation, checks and findings but does not replace the duty to maintain appliances and gas systems safely.
No. The inspection price does not automatically include repairs, replacement parts, servicing or remedial work unless expressly stated.
The engineer records the defect and explains the required next action. Unsafe appliances or installations may need to remain out of use until remedial work and reinspection are complete.
A genuinely mobile catering unit will normally require the mobile catering inspection route. Contact GetGasCert before booking when a unit is permanently installed, semi-permanent or used in an unusual way.
A fixed commercial kitchen using LPG may still fall under the fixed-premises certification route, subject to the installation and the attending engineer holding the correct LPG and catering competencies.
Online booking
Choose your GetGasCert appointment online. Paid appointments are handled securely through Calendly and Stripe.
Need to book?
Choose your GetGasCert appointment online.
Paid appointments are handled securely through Calendly and Stripe.
Book now